City Metro police officers yesterday (Sunday 18 May) confiscated cocaine with an estimated street value of R35 000 after a high-speed chase in Brackenfell.
“Around 16:00, officers attached to the K9 Unit saw a motorist disobey a traffic sign in Brackenfell Boulevard, but the driver refused to stop, resulting in the chase,” a City spokesperson related. “The vehicle was eventually stopped and the driver jumped out and fled. During the chase (on foot) the suspect dropped a bag containing cocaine. He was caught shortly afterwards and tried bribing the officers with R6 860 cash found in his car.”
The 45-year-old was arrested for possession of cocaine, bribery and resisting arrest and was detained at Brackenfell Police Station.
“Every week our officers confiscate a smorgasbord of illicit drugs, which otherwise would end up in our communities,” said Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith. “Drugs are a financial source for gangs, fuelling their activities, violence, growth and power. It is easy money for them, but they leave devastation in their wake, as families struggle with loved ones who are addicted. While the City provides services such as Matrix clinics to help combat abuse, the more drugs we get off the street the more likely we will save a life or prevent more people from becoming addicted.”
The suspect will appear in court in due course.
